Usher hits back at bizarre claims he used a ‘clone’ to perform in his place – as furious fans demand refunds

USHER has hit back at bizarre claims that he used a ‘clone’ to perform in his place during his New Jersey gig last week – as furious fans demanded refunds. The My Boo singer, 47, and Chris Brown, 37, took to the stage at MetLife Stadium on Friday and Saturday (7 and 8 August) as part of their Raymond & Brown Tour. Usher has hit back at bizarre claims he used a ‘clone’ to perform in his place Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The star pictured performing in Nashville last month Credit: Getty Footage from the concert has gone viral after fans have claimed that Usher wasn’t actually performing in real life because it didn’t look like him as he danced away in an all white outfit, sunglasses and a snapback cap. Radio station Power 105.1 posted about the ‘clone’ debate on their Instagram, and Usher ran straight to the comments section to set the record straight. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! He wrote: “How ya’ll come up with this? AI ain’t that advanced.” The comment has gained over 2,000 likes and over 100 replies. Fans have been left scratching their heads over if it was actually Usher performing in the all white outfit Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The singer busted some moves on stage Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The star pictured at the start of this month on stage Credit: Splash Usher snapped at Paris Fashion Week back in 2023 Credit: Getty One TikTok user named @thesultandiaries shared a clip of him performing on stage with the caption: “Usher, why’d you have to play us all like tat last night?? That is NOT Usher!” Many rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts on if it was actually Usher or not. One said: “He did multiple songs? I saw videos and thought he came out as a prank. This is unacceptable and I would want a refund immediately!” Another added: “Everyone needs a refund, this is actually insane.” Most read in Entertainment A third chimed in: “That is not usher!” But then another shared: “That’s usher for sure.” “That is my man Usher stop playing w me. yall trying to confuse me,” a fifth commented. Meanwhile another user asked on TikTok: “Who sent the clone back out? Y’all know we know damn well this ain’t Usher.” One questioned: “Lmfaooo BUT WHO WAS THAT!!” Another pointed out: “Usher moves and dances a slight slower tempo than Chris. Yall keeping forgetting their 10yrs apart.,stop comparing and complaining.” The pair are set to continue their tour in Toronto, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Dallas, Los Angeles, Glendale, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans, Miami and Tampa. Comment now